Saxony district, Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Arrach

Arrach is a town in Saxony district, Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,769 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Großer Riedelstein (4 km), Mühlriegel (5 km) and Mittagstein (5 km).

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Arrach, Saxony
Arrach, Saxony district, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arrach at a glance

Location
Saxony district, Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,769
Coordinates
49.1915° N, 12.9939° E
Places within 50 km
109 (109 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Arrach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arrach: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arrach

95 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arrach. The closest is Großer Riedelstein (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Arrach

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arrach. The closest is Pajrek (18 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Pajrek · fort · okres Klatovy · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Tvrz Opálka · fort · okres Klatovy · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Klenová · fort · okres Klatovy · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rýzmberk · fort · okres Domažlice · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Nový Herštjen · fort · okres Domažlice · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Zámek Týnec · fort · okres Klatovy · ~33 km · Must-see

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Churches near Arrach

42 churches within 100 km of Arrach. The closest is Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arrach

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arrach. The closest is Přírodní Rezervace Lakmal (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arrach

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arrach. The closest is Kleiner Arbersee (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Arrach

12 museums within 100 km of Arrach. The closest is Bauernhausmuseum Lindberg (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arrach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arrach
  2. 7 km Kreuzfelsen · viewpoint, Saxony
  3. 2 km Mittagstein · viewpoint, Saxony
  4. 3 km Großer Riedelstein · viewpoint, Lower Bavaria
  5. 4 km Mühlriegel · viewpoint, Saxony
  6. 1 km Ödriegel · viewpoint, Saxony
  7. 5 km Back to Arrach

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From travellers near Arrach

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How to reach Arrach

    All places near Arrach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arrach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5695Großer Riedelstein (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1860Pajrek (18 km)
    Churches1142Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1130Přírodní Rezervace Lakmal (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Kleiner Arbersee (15 km)
    Museums712Bauernhausmuseum Lindberg (32 km)
    Other attractions15Drachenstich (21 km)
    Caves02Strašínská Jeskyně (58 km)
    Parks02Zoo Pilsen (85 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Selimiye Moschee (52 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (61 km)

    Arrach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arrach?

    Großer Riedelstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mühlriegel (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mittagstein (viewpoint, about 5 km), Ödriegel (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kreuzfelsen (viewpoint, about 7 km), Schwarzeck (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arrach?

    109 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arrach?

    Großer Riedelstein, about 4 km by road; Mühlriegel (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arrach?

    Pajrek, about 18 km by road; Tvrz Opálka (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arrach?

    Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie, about 19 km by road; Kostel Narození Panny Marie (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arrach?

    Start in Arrach, visit Kreuzfelsen, then Mittagstein, then Großer Riedelstein, then Mühlriegel, then Ödriegel, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arrach?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Arrach

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arrach’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arrach on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.